Extreme cramping at night.

Last night I kept waking up in so much pain. The cramping had me holding on to the side of my bed until it passed, then fell back asleep. Is this contractions, or just normal cramping? I’m always on my side when it happens so I don’t think it’s baby sitting on something that’s causing me pain.

I'm not saying it's normal, but this happens to me every night, it wakes me up at least a couple times. It occasionally happens during the day but not as bad. I'm chalking it up to being on #3 and my baby is only 1 so my body is just mad lol. Plus I'm very physically active . I keep forgetting to ask my Dr about it. But for sure will next week at my 30 week apt.

Happens to me too! I go in tomorrow for my monthly follow up. Th nurse said if it continues and does not improve with Tylenol, water, or switching positions to go to L&D. Water and a banana before bed have helped though.

That could be a contraction. I would try to drink more water, like double what your current intake is. Try some more potassium in your diet (like someone else said a banana, or i just eat a lot of potato's, LoL) and see if that makes it stop. I would mention it to your MD if it continues.

I’ve been cramping in and off again today. This has been ongoing for weeks. I haven’t been seen by an ob for 3 months due to insurance issues. I’m scheduled for my appointment on Wednesday. They told me to go to l&d if it gets worse. I’m just going to wait it out and have them check things out on Wednesday. I have been eating banana chips so I will keep trying those and some more water. Thanks ladies

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